KGET 2007

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - Two Bakersfield police officers are on administrative leave following the arrest of an assault suspect, later identified as Jose Cesar Vilorio, in south Bakersfield Sunday night.

Police say just before midnight, officers responded to a residence in the 1800 block of Lacey Street for reports of a man brandishing a machete and making threats to kill.

Officers were told the man had stolen several items and when the victims tried to get back their belongings, the man brandished the weapon and again made threats to kill.

Officers tried to detain Vilorio, but he resisted and force was used to take him into custody. That's when officers noticed he was not breathing and were not able to get a pulse. Officers then performed CPR until paramedics arrived from Hall Ambulance.

Vilorio was taken to a local hospital where he's listed in critical condition. He was arrested on suspicion of making terrorist threats, assault with a deadly weapon and resisting arrest.

The officers involved in the altercation are Zachary Burdick and Timothy McIrvin.

Police say a machete was recovered.